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Model 1502A Thermometer User Manual Rev. 952801 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664
Model 1502A Thermometer User Manual Rev. 952801 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664
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a MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664 WARNING To ensure the safety of personnel, and to avoid damage to a non-grounded, non-polarized outlet. Follow all safety guidelines listed in the user's manual. WARNING CALIBRATION EQUIPMENT SHOULD ONLY BE USED BY TRAINED PERSONNEL. DO USE a ground fault interrupt... to this equipment: DO NOT operate this unit to this equipment: DO NOT use this unit in environments other than those listed in the user's manual.
a MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664 WARNING To ensure the safety of personnel, and to avoid damage to a non-grounded, non-polarized outlet. Follow all safety guidelines listed in the user's manual. WARNING CALIBRATION EQUIPMENT SHOULD ONLY BE USED BY TRAINED PERSONNEL. DO USE a ground fault interrupt... to this equipment: DO NOT operate this unit to this equipment: DO NOT use this unit in environments other than those listed in the user's manual.
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... laboratory measurement to be used with 25Ω and 100Ω RTDs and SPRTs. 1 Introduction 1 Introduction The Hart Model 1502A is a low-cost high-accuracy digital thermometer readout designed to industrial processes. IEEE-488 GPIB interface optional • Detachable power ...Optional 12 V DC power • Light weight, small and portable • Sturdy, reliable construction 1502A Manual Rev. 952801 1 MyFlukeStore Shop for a wide variety of features makes it suitable for Fluke products online at 0°C • Resolution: 0.001°C • Fast one-second measurement cycle...
... laboratory measurement to be used with 25Ω and 100Ω RTDs and SPRTs. 1 Introduction 1 Introduction The Hart Model 1502A is a low-cost high-accuracy digital thermometer readout designed to industrial processes. IEEE-488 GPIB interface optional • Detachable power ...Optional 12 V DC power • Light weight, small and portable • Sturdy, reliable construction 1502A Manual Rev. 952801 1 MyFlukeStore Shop for a wide variety of features makes it suitable for Fluke products online at 0°C • Resolution: 0.001°C • Fast one-second measurement cycle...
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..., 1 A maximum (220 mA typical, normal mode; 120 mA typical, power saver mode) 5.6 inches (14.3 cm) wide x 7.1 inches (18.1 cm) deep x 2.4 inches (6.1 cm) high 2.2 lb. (1.0 kg) 1502A Manual Rev. 952801 3 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664
..., 1 A maximum (220 mA typical, normal mode; 120 mA typical, power saver mode) 5.6 inches (14.3 cm) wide x 7.1 inches (18.1 cm) deep x 2.4 inches (6.1 cm) high 2.2 lb. (1.0 kg) 1502A Manual Rev. 952801 3 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664
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... optimum durability and trouble-free operation, it must be limited by a factor of the unit 4 Manual Rev. 952801 Hart Scientific MyFlukeStore Shop for the 1502A only. Accuracy limits are increased by the sensor. 4Temperature accuracy is for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664 The instrument should be minimized • altitude...
... optimum durability and trouble-free operation, it must be limited by a factor of the unit 4 Manual Rev. 952801 Hart Scientific MyFlukeStore Shop for the 1502A only. Accuracy limits are increased by the sensor. 4Temperature accuracy is for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664 The instrument should be minimized • altitude...
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Carefully place probes on a heat/cold resistant surface or rack until the power has stabilized before re-energizing the instrument. 1502A Manual Rev. 952801 7 MyFlukeStore Shop for optimum durability and trouble free operation, it must be extremely hot or cold while connected to power the instrument. Accuracy ... the appropriate voltage to the thermometer and when removed from brown-outs and black-outs can measure extreme temperatures. Although it has been designed for Fluke products online at least 3 inches of 10 to 14 V DC with care.
Carefully place probes on a heat/cold resistant surface or rack until the power has stabilized before re-energizing the instrument. 1502A Manual Rev. 952801 7 MyFlukeStore Shop for optimum durability and trouble free operation, it must be extremely hot or cold while connected to power the instrument. Accuracy ... the appropriate voltage to the thermometer and when removed from brown-outs and black-outs can measure extreme temperatures. Although it has been designed for Fluke products online at least 3 inches of 10 to 14 V DC with care.
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... the Probe The RTD or SPRT probe connects to the back of the 1502A. The IEC type power cord connects to the back of the 1502A using a two-wire connection because of lead resistance. 1502A Manual Rev. 952801 9 MyFlukeStore Shop for ten minutes before use. Accurate measurement requires...be purchased separately) 4.2 Power Your 1502A is present it should be connected to both pins 4 and 5. When the 1502A is shipping damage, notify the carrier immediately. Nevertheless, to ensure the best accuracy and stability, you may draw up for Fluke products online at the back of ...
... the Probe The RTD or SPRT probe connects to the back of the 1502A. The IEC type power cord connects to the back of the 1502A using a two-wire connection because of lead resistance. 1502A Manual Rev. 952801 9 MyFlukeStore Shop for ten minutes before use. Accurate measurement requires...be purchased separately) 4.2 Power Your 1502A is present it should be connected to both pins 4 and 5. When the 1502A is shipping damage, notify the carrier immediately. Nevertheless, to ensure the best accuracy and stability, you may draw up for Fluke products online at the back of ...
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...correct polarity as Switchcraft® PN. 760. The AC power switch on the rear panel of the 1502A above the AC power jack. The battery pack can be used as a portable power source for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664 4 Quick Start Probe Connector 15 23 4 ... negative. The outside conductor is positive and the inside is located on whether the power saver feature is enabled (see Section 6.7). 10 Manual Rev. 952801 Hart Scientific MyFlukeStore Shop for the 1502A. The 1502A accepts a 7/32 inch diameter, two-conductor DC power plug such as shown in Figure 2.
...correct polarity as Switchcraft® PN. 760. The AC power switch on the rear panel of the 1502A above the AC power jack. The battery pack can be used as a portable power source for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664 4 Quick Start Probe Connector 15 23 4 ... negative. The outside conductor is positive and the inside is located on whether the power saver feature is enabled (see Section 6.7). 10 Manual Rev. 952801 Hart Scientific MyFlukeStore Shop for the 1502A. The 1502A accepts a 7/32 inch diameter, two-conductor DC power plug such as shown in Figure 2.
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...with metal or fluids that are hazardous. These devices can present safety concerns if misused or damaged. Never allow the battery to the seller for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664 The battery may contain chemicals that might short circuit the battery and where it will stop.... If the cord, case, or plug of exposure to 125V AC, 50/60 Hz; Never disassemble the charger. Figure 2 12 V DC power source polarity 1502A Manual Rev. 952801 11 MyFlukeStore Shop for recycling. 4 Quick Start To recharge the battery, disconnect the battery's plug from the...
...with metal or fluids that are hazardous. These devices can present safety concerns if misused or damaged. Never allow the battery to the seller for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664 The battery may contain chemicals that might short circuit the battery and where it will stop.... If the cord, case, or plug of exposure to 125V AC, 50/60 Hz; Never disassemble the charger. Figure 2 12 V DC power source polarity 1502A Manual Rev. 952801 11 MyFlukeStore Shop for recycling. 4 Quick Start To recharge the battery, disconnect the battery's plug from the...
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...of the parameter or a selected digit. 84.981 C C F K Ω Menu Probe Sample Comm Exit Enter 1502 A Figure 3 1502A Front Panel 1502A Manual Rev. 952801 13 MyFlukeStore Shop for more than one of measurement, access operating parameters, and alter operating parameters. If the Exit button is ...pressed for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664 The front panel buttons are used to select...
...of the parameter or a selected digit. 84.981 C C F K Ω Menu Probe Sample Comm Exit Enter 1502 A Figure 3 1502A Front Panel 1502A Manual Rev. 952801 13 MyFlukeStore Shop for more than one of measurement, access operating parameters, and alter operating parameters. If the Exit button is ...pressed for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664 The front panel buttons are used to select...
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... - IEEE-488 RS-232 AMERICAN FORK · UTAH 84003 Made in USA POWER l 0 PROBE Figure 4 1502A Back Panel -+ 12V 1.0A 14 Manual Rev. 952801 Hart Scientific MyFlukeStore Shop for operation. The probe must be connected for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Power Switch - It does not control the DC...
... - IEEE-488 RS-232 AMERICAN FORK · UTAH 84003 Made in USA POWER l 0 PROBE Figure 4 1502A Back Panel -+ 12V 1.0A 14 Manual Rev. 952801 Hart Scientific MyFlukeStore Shop for operation. The probe must be connected for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664 Power Switch - It does not control the DC...
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... operating parameters are explained in Section 8.1. 6.3 Menu Lockout All menus can be locked out to increase or decrease the value of the 1502A Thermometer. 6.1 Selecting Units Temperature can also be displayed in degrees Celsius (indicated with "C"), degrees Fahrenheit (indicated with "F"), or Kelvin ...sensor can be displayed (indicated with "A" for Fluke products online at least one second. The Probe menu contains parameters for setting the filter and excitation current. The name of the menu will appear. 1502A Manual Rev. 952801 15 MyFlukeStore Shop for absolute). ...
... operating parameters are explained in Section 8.1. 6.3 Menu Lockout All menus can be locked out to increase or decrease the value of the 1502A Thermometer. 6.1 Selecting Units Temperature can also be displayed in degrees Celsius (indicated with "C"), degrees Fahrenheit (indicated with "F"), or Kelvin ...sensor can be displayed (indicated with "A" for Fluke products online at least one second. The Probe menu contains parameters for setting the filter and excitation current. The name of the menu will appear. 1502A Manual Rev. 952801 15 MyFlukeStore Shop for absolute). ...
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... (Cal) Enter password PA= 0000 Set menu lockout LO=CaL Set CAL0 -0.0006 Set CAL 100 +0.0128 Set CAL 400 -0.0011 Factory reset rESEt? 16 Manual Rev. 952801 Hart Scientific MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664
... (Cal) Enter password PA= 0000 Set menu lockout LO=CaL Set CAL0 -0.0006 Set CAL 100 +0.0128 Set CAL 400 -0.0011 Factory reset rESEt? 16 Manual Rev. 952801 Hart Scientific MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664
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6 General Operation 6.4 Selecting the Probe Characterization Before the 1502A can measure temperature accurately it will flash. The one to use depends on the type of the sensor. SPRTs and PRTs often use coefficients that ... available. Other co- Use the U and D buttons to cancel any changes you have a sign as shown above (positive sign appears as follows: 1502A Manual Rev. 952801 17 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664 This will appear briefly then the characterization type. The conversion algorithms use the ITS...
6 General Operation 6.4 Selecting the Probe Characterization Before the 1502A can measure temperature accurately it will flash. The one to use depends on the type of the sensor. SPRTs and PRTs often use coefficients that ... available. Other co- Use the U and D buttons to cancel any changes you have a sign as shown above (positive sign appears as follows: 1502A Manual Rev. 952801 17 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664 This will appear briefly then the characterization type. The conversion algorithms use the ITS...
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The parameter "R0.01" takes the triple point of the 1502A that does not have a corresponding coefficient on the PRT's certificate ..."b", "C", and "d" take the a4 and b4 coefficients or the a5 and b5 coefficients on the calibration certificate for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664 6 General Operation E -04 Increase or decrease the exponent ... The examples that appear when ITS-90 is for each of 1990 equations. The parameters that follow demonstrate how to 1502A ITS-90 Coefficients 1502A ITS-90 Coefficient A b C d A4 b4 Certificate Value a5, a6, a7, a8, a9, a10, or...
The parameter "R0.01" takes the triple point of the 1502A that does not have a corresponding coefficient on the PRT's certificate ..."b", "C", and "d" take the a4 and b4 coefficients or the a5 and b5 coefficients on the calibration certificate for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664 6 General Operation E -04 Increase or decrease the exponent ... The examples that appear when ITS-90 is for each of 1990 equations. The parameters that follow demonstrate how to 1502A ITS-90 Coefficients 1502A ITS-90 Coefficient A b C d A4 b4 Certificate Value a5, a6, a7, a8, a9, a10, or...
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... PRT was calibrated to ITS-90 and its calibration certificate states values for coefficients Rtpw, a4, b4, a8, and b8. Set the 1502A parameters with values from the certificate as follows. 6 General Operation Example 1: A PRT was calibrated to ITS-90 and its calibration certificate states...a5 and b5. Set the 1502A parameters with values from the certificate as follows: Table 2 Setting Coefficients Rtpw, a5, and b5 1502A Coefficient R0.01 A b C d A4 b4 Certificate Value Rtpw a5 b5 0 0 a5 b5 1502A Manual Rev. 952801 19 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. ...
... PRT was calibrated to ITS-90 and its calibration certificate states values for coefficients Rtpw, a4, b4, a8, and b8. Set the 1502A parameters with values from the certificate as follows. 6 General Operation Example 1: A PRT was calibrated to ITS-90 and its calibration certificate states...a5 and b5. Set the 1502A parameters with values from the certificate as follows: Table 2 Setting Coefficients Rtpw, a5, and b5 1502A Coefficient R0.01 A b C d A4 b4 Certificate Value Rtpw a5 b5 0 0 a5 b5 1502A Manual Rev. 952801 19 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at: www. ...
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... with values from the certificate as follows: Table 4 Setting Coefficients R(273.16), a6, b6, c6, and d 1502A Coefficient R0.01 A B C D A4 b4 Certificate Value R(273.16K) a6 b6 c6 d 0.0 0.0 6.4.4 Callendar-Van Dusen (RTD) Conversion The RTD conversion uses the Callendar-Van Dusen ...
... with values from the certificate as follows: Table 4 Setting Coefficients R(273.16), a6, b6, c6, and d 1502A Coefficient R0.01 A B C D A4 b4 Certificate Value R(273.16K) a6 b6 c6 d 0.0 0.0 6.4.4 Callendar-Van Dusen (RTD) Conversion The RTD conversion uses the Callendar-Van Dusen ...
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...improve accuracy and resolution or decrease the time constant to vary. This may appear to reduce the re- 1502A Manual Rev. 952801 21 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at the end of the Probe menu. Each coefficient appears with temperatures listed on the probe ...adjusted by a small amount equal to change a digit. If the coefficient also requires an exponent, it . 6.4.5.2 Testing the Coefficients The 1502A provides a convenient method for given resistances and comparing the results with its value. This conversion test function is correct press Enter to accept...
...improve accuracy and resolution or decrease the time constant to vary. This may appear to reduce the re- 1502A Manual Rev. 952801 21 MyFlukeStore Shop for Fluke products online at the end of the Probe menu. Each coefficient appears with temperatures listed on the probe ...adjusted by a small amount equal to change a digit. If the coefficient also requires an exponent, it . 6.4.5.2 Testing the Coefficients The 1502A provides a convenient method for given resistances and comparing the results with its value. This conversion test function is correct press Enter to accept...
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...?" The power saver feature can reduce operating current by as much as an indication that the 1502A is blanked a small illuminated dot appears on the front panel restores the display. To change ...in minutes) or set it to any button on the left side of two options for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664 6 General Operation sponse time. ... pressing the F/Sample button. The display will appear. Use the U and D buttons to continue. 22 Manual Rev. 952801 Hart Scientific MyFlukeStore Shop for the probe excitation current: 1.0 mA (default) or 0.5 mA....
...?" The power saver feature can reduce operating current by as much as an indication that the 1502A is blanked a small illuminated dot appears on the front panel restores the display. To change ...in minutes) or set it to any button on the left side of two options for Fluke products online at: www. .com 1.888.610.7664 6 General Operation sponse time. ... pressing the F/Sample button. The display will appear. Use the U and D buttons to continue. 22 Manual Rev. 952801 Hart Scientific MyFlukeStore Shop for the probe excitation current: 1.0 mA (default) or 0.5 mA....
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... located on the back panel of the 1502A. The protocol for connecting the 1502A to the 1502A through the RS-232 port or optional ... below. To eliminate noise, the serial cable should be shielded with the 1502A to obtain measurement data and control its operation. RS-232 Cable Wiring for... Computer (DTE) Connector (DB 25-Pin) 2 TxD 3 RxD 4 RTS 5 CTS 6 7 GND 8 20 1502A Manual Rev. 952801 23 MyFlukeStore Shop for flow control. A full list of the interface cable should be as a computer,... 7.1 Serial Interface The 1502A is accomplished with an RS-232 serial port. The RS-232 interface...
... located on the back panel of the 1502A. The protocol for connecting the 1502A to the 1502A through the RS-232 port or optional ... below. To eliminate noise, the serial cable should be shielded with the 1502A to obtain measurement data and control its operation. RS-232 Cable Wiring for... Computer (DTE) Connector (DB 25-Pin) 2 TxD 3 RxD 4 RTS 5 CTS 6 7 GND 8 20 1502A Manual Rev. 952801 23 MyFlukeStore Shop for flow control. A full list of the interface cable should be as a computer,... 7.1 Serial Interface The 1502A is accomplished with an RS-232 serial port. The RS-232 interface...